Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. And although that means some extra busyness, it also means plenty of opportunities to celebrate, including a trip through the best drive-thru Christmas lights in West Virginia: Celebration of Lights in Fairmont.

It's getting to be that time of year again...when it's time to hop in the car and head to a drive-through light festival near you! And if you live anywhere close to Morris Park in Fairmont, then you're in luck...the Celebration of Lights the park is famous for each December is going to be extra good this year.
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As always, it will stretch the full length of the 1.3-mile loop through Morris Park. Along each side of the road, expect to see colorful characters and glowing scenes packed into every square foot of space.
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Celebration of Lights begins the day after Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. The gate closes at 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online this year, and are $10 per car and $30 per bus.
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If you plan to drive the 1.3-mile loop, come on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night.
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If you prefer to walk the circle, you can do so on Wednesdays, for $5 per person.
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The show closes for the season on Dec. 30, so don't wait to come to peruse this magical display of colorful and bright holiday spirit!
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Even Santa knows about Celebration of Lights; keep your eyes peeled, because you never know when you might see him out and about spreading some Christmas cheer.
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To learn more, visit the Celebration of Lights website and start thinking about which evening you can swing by for a visit. Want to add even more cheer to your holiday season? Oglebay Resort has got a Christmas light festival going on this holiday season as well!

You can also get on the road for our Christmas lights in West Virginia road trip; there are tons of exciting stops along the way that are sure to make your season merry and bright. Just be sure to check out our road trip packing list first so you have all of the critical items.

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Holiday Fun In West Virginia

Sara Dager | November 14, 2023

What are some of the best holiday light displays in West Virginia? 

There are so many exciting holiday light displays in West Virginia to check out with the whole family. Drive or walk through these spectacular shows for the ultimate seasonal joy:

  • Oglebay's Festival of Lights in Wheeling
  • Holiday in the Park in Parkersburg
  • Festival of Trees in Parkersburg
  • State Capitol Building in Charleston
  • Homes of the Millionaires in Bramwell

Are there any good winter hikes in West Virginia that I can go on? 

It may seem far too chilly for outdoor adventures right now, but that's where you'd be wrong because winter hikes in West Virginia are oh-so-wonderful. Just put on a few extra layers with a good pair of boots, and pack a nice hot drink and you'll be all set to explore a snowy wonderland along these trails:

  • West Virginia Botanic Garden
  • Blackwater Falls State Park
  • East River Mountain
  • Grandview
  • Thurmond

 

Can I find any charming Christmas towns in West Virginia? 

An ideal way to make your holiday season the best it can be is with a visit to one of the many Christmas towns in West Virginia. These charming towns have all sorts of events like German Christmas markets, Christmas parades, visits from Santa, and so much more. And of course there is the sheer delight of just sipping some hot chocolate while you stroll along the beautifully lit Main Streets of these towns:

  • Shepherdstown
  • Wheeling
  • Harpers Ferry
  • Huntington
  • White Sulphur Springs

 

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